Mission Grants

Each year, grants may be offered to support specific ministry or mission programs. These are available for a period of up to five years, as nominated, to be paid in monthly instalments. The program is applicable to congregations, parish missions, regional clusters and presbyteries.

The grants are funded from the following sources:

• Mission Grant Fund
• Trusts, Bequests and Designated Funds

Application forms will be available in March each year. Completed applications are submitted via presbytery in June and to the Synod Grants Team in July.

The Mission Grants Committee will consider the proposals in August, and applicants will be advised of the outcome in October before the grant takes effect the following January.

For congregations and parish missions, please note applications must be reviewed and endorsed by the relevant presbytery before submission. Applicants are strongly encouraged to work closely with their presbytery from the early stages of the application so that the relevant Presbytery committee has a comprehensive understanding of the proposal. Presbyteries generally require applications be submitted in June to allow sufficient time for endorsement.

Successful applicants will be required to provide annual program evaluations to keep the Mission Grants Committee informed of the program’s progress and continuing viability, so that any learnings may be applied to future grant programs. Evaluation reports are also required for compliance purposes for several funding Trusts and Bequests.

For this grant, complete either the following

• Mission Grant Form (Ministry or Mission Program)
• Mission Grant Fund

Grants of up to $5,000 may be available to UCA congregations, to assist small mission projects that will be an outreach to or build community, provide educational opportunities, or are an innovative expression of worship. Grants may be considered for start-up funding for short to medium term mission projects.

Application forms will be available in March each year.

Completed applications are submitted via presbytery in June and to the Grants Coordinator in July.

The Mission Grants Committee will consider the proposals in August, and applicants will be advised of the outcome in October. Successful grants will be paid by November.

For this grant, complete the Small Grants for Small Mission Projects Form

Grants of up to $10,000 can be allocated to support ministry and mission associated with various expressions of temporary community that foster hospitality, refreshment, wonder, a connection with nature, and capacity for leadership.

Funding may either offset the operational costs of the activity, or subsidise costs for participants to attend the event.

For further information, go to Camping and Temporary Community Grants

Total pool of $50,000 per annum for grants to congregations or local community services agencies affiliated with a congregation to fund key community services and emergency relief activities.